Until now I had never heard of a billionaire throwing it all in and adopting a minimalist life style. But Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, the only son of Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, renounced his claim to a $5 billion empire to embrace a Buddhist monastic life. The father, Ananda Krishnan, one of Malaysia's wealthiest individuals, owns a business empire with telecom, satellites, oil, real estate, and media. About Ven:
"Born into privilege, Ajahn Siripanyo made a life-altering decision at the age of 18 to become a Buddhist monk. This decision, despite being unconventional, aligns with his father's devout Buddhist beliefs. "Ajahn Siripanyo's choice was entirely his own, and it is respected within the family," a report by South China Morning Post stated.
Interestingly, Siripanyo's mother, Momwajarongse Suprinda Chakraban, descends from the Thai royal family, giving him ties to both wealth and nobility. His spiritual journey began as a temporary retreat in Thailand, which later became a lifelong commitment.
All I can say is I hope he is happy, and I wish that Soros' son would join him!